Discipline and children with chronic illnesses: strategies to promote positive patient outcomes
Richardson, R.C.
Anna Journal 24(1): 35-40
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 8750-0779 PMID: 9146122 Document Number: 469775
Children with end stage renal disease (ESRD) often present psychosocial problems that include noncompliance to treatment. Caregivers can, by understanding the various models of discipline, select proactive and reactive strategies to encourage cooperation. These strategies are grounded in discipline models that include biophysical, behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, ecological, psychoeducational, and cognitive models. This article describes various discipline procedures for children with chronic illness. It emphasizes discipline with dignity while empowering and involving children in their behavior management.